Culinary Adventure Tours 2015

Join Chef Todd on an unforgettable journey through the back roads of France. Each trip is designed to highlight a different region and will include world-class restaurants and cultural visits. Chef Todd has been hosting tours for the past eight years and offers his guests a unique experience from a chef's perspective.

Truffle Hunting in the Southwest of France

This week is all about the mysterious black truffle. We will hunt for the elusive fungus with “Kiki” the pig. Other highlights include a visit to the caves of Pech Merle, tour the cliffs of Rocamadour, feast on multi-course truffle dinners, and visit two wineries for a tour and tasting.

&bullet; January 19-25 or January 26 - February 1, 2015. $5,500 per couple, $3,000 single

Burgundy Wine Tour

Tour the back roads of Pommard, Nuits-St.-Georges, Volnay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, Beaune, & Chambolle Musigny. We will also visit an organic farm for lunch, tour a cooperage, and spend some time in cellars.

&bullet; May 25-31, 2015. $6,800 per couple, $3,800 single

Provence Discovery Tour

Provence is the land of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Peter Mayle, lavender fields, sunflowers, olive oil, and amazing food. You will feast on Bouillabaisse in Marseilles, visit the pope's palace in Avignon, taste wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visit a goat cheese farm, and marvel at the quarry of lights in Les Baux, the most unique experience I have ever had in France. The farmer's market alone would be worth the trip.

&bullet; June 8-14 or June 15-21, 2015. $7,300 per couple, $4,500 single

If you would like to learn more or secure a reservation you can email Chef Todd at ktkniess@gmail.com The rooms are reserved on a first come first served basis.

Each price includes the week's accommodations all meals except one lunch, ground transportation, & all private tours and tastings. Price does not include airfare. Todd will pick you up at the pre-determined train station. For a full itinerary, please contact Chef Todd directly at 510.849.2155 or email him at ktkniess&commat;gmail.com. All reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed until deposits have been made. I look forward to showing you my France!